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107-2004, Appendix B or the American Traffic Safety Services in a spray booth or outdoors where there is no ignition
Association (ATSSA). 1599(f) source within 25 ft. of their use
F. Flaggers shall wear warning garments manufactured in F. Flammable liquids must be stored and transported in closed
accordance with the requirements of ANSI)/ISEA 107-2004, containers. 5417(e)
High Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear. 1599(d)
Note: For specific requirements concerning indoor and outdoor
G. During the hours of darkness: 1599(e) storage, see 1931 and 1932. For on-site dispensing operations,
see 1934.
• The flagger shall be clearly visible to approaching traffic
and be outfitted with reflectorized garments manufactured G. A hazard communication program is required. 5194
in accordance with the requirements of the ANSI/ISEA 107-
2004, High Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear.
• The retroreflective material shall be visible at a minimum Forklifts
distance of 1,000 ft. Safety regulations concerning the use of forklifts are as follows:
• During snow or fog conditions, only colored vests, jackets, A. Industrial trucks such as forklifts shall be designed,
and/or shirts with retroreflective material that meets the constructed, and maintained in accordance with the applicable
ANSI/ISEA and the minimum distance requirements shall standards. 3650(c)
be worn.
B. The employer shall establish and enforce a system to prevent
H. Flaggers must be trained. 1599(g) trucks, trailers, or railcars from pulling away from the loading
I. Training must be documented in accordance with the dock before the loading or unloading operation is completed.
IIPP requirements. 1599(g) Trucks, trailers, and railcars boarded by forklifts during
loading dock operations shall be secured against unintended
movement. 3336
Flammable and C. The rated lifting capacity of the forklift must be posted in a
Combustible Liquids location readily visible to the operator. 3660(a)
D. Elevating employees requires the following:
Flammable and combustible liquids include gasoline, paint 1. The forklift must be equipped with a platform not less than
thinners, solvents, etc. 24" x 24" in size.
A. These liquids must be kept in closed containers when a. The platform must be properly secured to the forks or the
not in use. 1935(a) base of the fork carriage.
B. Leakage or spillage must be disposed of promptly and safely. b. The platform must be equipped with guardrails,
1935(b) toeboards, and a back guard.
C. Flammable and combustible liquids may be used only where c. It must have no spaces or holes larger than 1-inch.
no open flames or sources of ignition exist (see specifics in
1935(c)) d. It must have a slip-resistant platform surface. 3657(b)(5)
D. All containers of flammable and combustible liquids must be 2. The operator must be at the controls while the employees
plainly marked with a warning legend. 5417(a) are elevated. 3657(e)
E. Flammable liquids must not be used: 5417 3. The operator must follow the operating rules as per 3657(j)
for elevating employees. 3657(j)
• To wash floors, structures, or equipment except where
there is adequate ventilation 4. Employees shall not sit, climb, or stand on platform
guardrails or use planks, ladders, or other devices to gain
• To spray for cleaning purposes unless the liquids are used elevation. 3657(i)

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